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The Effects of OnabotulinumtoxinA Treatment for Spasticity in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]

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Background and Purpose: Spasticity is a disabling complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). The administration of various medications is not satisfactory. Studies show the effects of onabotulinumtoxinA treatment for spasticity in patients with SCI.
Maryam Hosseini, Saeed Vaheb, Mohaddeseh Azadvari, Mohsen Rastkar, Mahsa Ghajarzadeh, Maryam Cheraghali, Seyede Zahra Emami Razavi   +6 more
doaj  

The effect of botulinum toxin-A injection into the masseter muscles on prevention of plate fracture and post-operative relapse in patients receiving orthognathic surgery

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
Background Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection into muscle reduces muscular power and may prevent post-operative complication after orthognathic surgery.
Sung-Ho Shin, Yei-Jin Kang, Seong-Gon Kim   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

“What Medical Management Should Be First Line for Bladder Storage Symptoms in NLUTD”—Pro Botox

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) severely impairs patient quality of life (QoL). While oral medications are often first‐line treatments, their high failure rates and side effects limit their effectiveness. Thus, we argue for the use of intravesical botulinum toxin A (BoNT‐A) injections as a first‐line alternative ...
Vada Furlan, Alyssa Kobayashi, Zhina Sadeghi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of botulinum toxin as a preoperative adjuvant in incisional hernia repair performed using the Rives-Stoppa technique in a pediatric patient: a case report

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina
Introduction. Although incisional hernia is a rare condition in pediatric patients, it is relevant because of its possible complications and esthetic and functional impact. Case presentation.
Paula Andrea Quintero-Garzón, Jose Ricardo Torres-Pulido, Fernando Augusto Escobar   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Relief of pain associated with spasticity in adult patients after treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA: Post hoc observational results from the ASPIRE study

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pain is often observed in patients with spasticity, but little is known about the relationship between pain and spasticity and the effectiveness of treating pain with botulinum toxins in these patients. Objective To explore onabotulinumtoxinA (onabotA) use and pain relief in patients with spasticity with pain at baseline.
Jörg Wissel, Cassandra List, Marc Schwartz, Mariana Nelson, Tiziana Musacchio, Esther Duarte   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long-term response of different Botulinum toxins in refractory neurogenic detrusor overactivity due to spinal cord injury

International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Purpose To assess the response in spinal cord injured patients alternatively treated with different types and dosages of Botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A) over 15 years.
Giuseppe Lombardi, Stefania Musco, Giovanni Bacci, Maria Celso, Valerio Bellio, Giulio Del Popolo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evidence Suggests Prophylactic Antibiotics May Be Unnecessary in Anorectal Surgery—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
Current evidence does not support the routine use of prophylactic antibiotics in uncomplicated anorectal procedures. However, the certainty of evidence is limited by small sample sizes, methodological heterogeneity, and limited number of available studies. Large‐scale randomized trials are required to strengthen this evidence base.
James Jin, Velia Men, Maggie Wang, Andrew Hill   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immunogenicity of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Different Clinical and Cosmetic Treatment, a Literature Review

Life
Background: Botulinum toxin type A is widely utilized for both therapeutic and aesthetic purposes, yet concerns regarding its immunogenicity have raised issues related to treatment failure and adverse reactions.
Kar Wai Alvin Lee, Lisa Kwin Wah Chan, Angela Wai Kay Lee, Cheuk Hung Lee, Jovian Wan, Kyu-Ho Yi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Selective Pectoralis Muscle Denervation Reduces Capsular Contracture in Sub‐Pectoral Breast Reconstruction. Long‐Term Retrospective Case‐ Control Study

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Implant‐based breast reconstruction (IBBR) is the most common method of breast reconstruction globally. Although the traditional approach places implants in a retropectoral position, pre‐pectoral reconstruction has recently gained popularity due to its improved aesthetic outcomes and lower capsular contracture (CC) rates.
Marco Bernini, Federico Spolveri, Margherita Serra, Silvia Sordi, Cinzia Tommasi, Lorenzo Orzalesi, Lorenzo Tofani, Chiara Bellini, Diego De Benedetto, Jacopo Nori Cucchiari, Luca Visani, Carlotta Becherini, Viola Salvestrini, Lorenzo Livi, Icro Meattini   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction: Patient Characteristics and Outcomes in Australia

ANZ Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (RCPD) is characterised by an inability to burp. Typical first‐line management involves injection of Botulinum A toxin (BonT‐A) into the cricopharyngeus. We present our series of 109 RCPD patients.
Zhou Hao Leong, Sarah Emmett, Katrina Sandham, Thomas Stewart, Daniel Novakovic   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source